Insects & Animals
What bug just bit you?
Let us help you identify that insect! Bring LIVE insects to the Henrico Extension Office for identification Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
You can also visit the Insect Identification Laboratory at Virginia Tech. And for more information, visit the VCE Garden Insects & Pests Publications.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses a combination of techniques to keep pests from ruining your garden and landscape. The basic steps include prevention, monitoring for pests and learning their biology, researching options for control, and implementing least toxic methods first to manage pest populations.
Check out the Henrico Horticultural Corner for an overview of IPM. For a more detailed explanation, see the History and Justification for IPM.
When will those annoying pests arrive to ravage your yard and garden? Check out the Growing Degree Days to find out!
Click here for updated Pest Management Guides:
Pest Management Guide: Field Crops
Pest Management Guide: Home Grounds and Animals
Pest Management Guide: Horticultural and Forest Crops
Also visit the Virginia Integrated Pest Management Information Program.
Thinking of creating a wildlife habitat in your backyard? Would you like to feed wild birds?
Having a problem with moles? Questions about Canadian Geese?